| Buffering the Vampire Slayer | |
|---|---|
| Presentation | |
| Hosted by | Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo |
| Publication | |
| Original release | September 2, 2016 |
| Related | |
| Website | https://www.bufferingthevampireslayer.com/ |
Buffering the Vampire Slayer is a spoiler-free, fan-created podcast about Buffy the Vampire Slayer, hosted by Jenny Owen Youngs and Kristin Russo. Each episode of the podcast analyzes one episode of the Buffy TV show, and usually includes an original song created by Youngs and Russo, recapping the episode[1].
Motivation[]
Russo and Youngs created the show based on their shared love of the Buffy TV show, desire to contribute to an existing culture of critically analytical fan podcasts, and cross-over interests in science fiction, fandom, and queer politics[2]. They specifically focus on the politics of Buffy, including "analysing the lack of racial diversity in the early seasons of the show, misogynistic and patriarchal themes as they pop up, and the queer subtext that rapidly becomes, well, text"[3].
Hosts[]
Youngs and Russo began the podcast as a married couple, and have since separated. They have been recognized for their contribution to a "golden age of queer women in podcasting"[4].
Music[]
Each episode of Buffering includes an original song by Youngs and Russo. The songs for completed seasons of the podcast are available on Spotify and Apple Music and lyrics are published on Buffering's website[5].
Youngs and Russo have also created short jingles honouring specific characters from Buffy[6].
Guests[]
Special interviews and appearances on Buffering the Vampire Slayer have included:
- Armin Shimerman, who played Principal Snyder in Seasons 1-3 of Buffy[3];
- Kristine Sutherland, who played Buffy's mother, Joyce Summers, in Seasons 1-5 of Buffy[3];
- Harry Groener, who played Mayor Richard Wilkins III in Seasons 1-3 of Buffy[3];
- Nerf Herder, the band who wrote the Buffy theme song[3]; and
- Kate Leth, who provides sporadic "Buffy Fashion Watch" segments to the show.
Reception[]
Buffering the Vampire Slayer has been recognized as:
- One of the 15 best podcasts of 2018, by Esquire Magazine[7], as "a joyously creative labor of love" unafraid of discussing the show's "blind spots and troubling elements"
- One of the 50 best podcasts available now by Time Magazine[8], for its insightful analysis of "one of the few shows on TV that did justice to a complicated female hero and still feels relevant today"
- One of Buzzfeed's top 27 podcasts for 2018[9], particularly for its “character jingles, a fashion watch, and sexual tension awards"
- One of Autostraddle's 14 best podcasts for escaping news & politics (2017)[10], and top 9 queer-run podcasts[11]
Community[]
Buffering the Vampire Slayer is financially supported by over 1,900 patrons on Patreon[12].
Buffering has also hosted a number of live events, including episode recordings and the Buffy Prom in 2017[13].
Spin-offs[]
As Buffering the Vampire Slayer began its coverage of Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 4, its sister-podcast Angel on Top, hosted by Brittany Ashley and Laura Zak, was born, discussing the TV show Angel[3].
Links[]
References[]
- ↑ "EW Must List: 'Westworld,' 'Amanda Knox,' and More" (in en). EW.com. https://ew.com/article/2016/09/29/ew-must-list-westworld-amanda-knox-deepwater-horizon/.
- ↑ "Rejoice, For Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs Have A Podcast About Buffy the Vampire Slayer" (in en-US). Autostraddle. 2016-09-07. https://www.autostraddle.com/rejoice-for-kristin-russo-and-jenny-owen-youngs-have-a-podcast-about-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-350998/.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "There's No Need To Bring 'Buffy The Vampire Slayer' Back From The Dead" (in en-US). Junkee. 2018-07-24. https://junkee.com/buffy-the-vampire-slayer-reboot/168652.
- ↑ "We Have Officially Entered A Golden Age Of Queer Women In Podcasting". LOGO News. http://www.newnownext.com/we-have-officially-entered-a-golden-age-of-queer-women-in-podcasting/02/2018/.
- ↑ "Buffering Song Lyrics!". Buffering the Vampire Slayer. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "Jingles". Buffering the Vampire Slayer. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "The 15 Best Podcasts of 2018 (So Far)" (in en-US). Esquire. 2018-09-04. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/g19408625/best-podcasts-2018/.
- ↑ "The 50 Best Podcasts to Listen to Right Now". Time. Retrieved 2018-10-20.
{{cite web}}: - ↑ "27 Podcasts You Need To Start Listening To In 2018" (in en). BuzzFeed. https://www.buzzfeed.com/scottybryan/27-podcasts-you-need-to-start-listening-to-in-2018.
- ↑ "2017’s 14 Best Podcasts for Escaping the News and Politics" (in en-US). Autostraddle. 2017-12-22. https://www.autostraddle.com/2017s-14-best-podcasts-for-escaping-the-news-and-politics-405634/.
- ↑ "9 Queer-Run Podcasts You Should Be Listening to Right Now" (in en-US). Autostraddle. 2017-01-26. https://www.autostraddle.com/9-queer-run-podcasts-you-should-be-listening-to-right-now-367069/.
- ↑ "Buffering the Vampire Slayer is creating Podcasts | Patreon" (in en). Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/bufferingcast.
- ↑ "How The “Buffy” Prom Saved The World—And Reconciled My Own Prom Disappointment". LOGO News. http://www.newnownext.com/how-the-buffy-prom-saved-the-world-and-reconciled-my-own-prom-disappointment/03/2018/.
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